The Size and Shape of Viral Particles is Largely Governed

Question

The size and shape of viral particles is largely governed by the size and packaging of the viral
A) envelope.
B) enzymes.
C) prophage.
D) genome.

Accepted Answer

The size and shape of viral particles is largely governed by the size and packaging of the viral genome. This includes the length of the genome, its nucleotide sequence, and how it is compacted and organized within the viral capsid or envelope. The viral envelope, enzymes, and prophage can also affect viral particle size and shape, but to a lesser extent.